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Author:   Bernard Guerin (University of South Australia, Australia) ,  Millie Tait ,  Scarlett Kraehe ,  Nikia Bailey
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9781032592657

ISBN 10:   1032592656
Pages:   182
Publication Date:   18 June 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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1. Introduction Part 1. Background to the ‘eating disorders’ behaviours 2. What the mainstream models say is happening with behaviours and recovery? 3. What alternative models say is happening with unusual eating behaviours 4. What was our research about? Part 2. The unusual eating behaviours of our nine collaborators 5. Adora’s story: Becoming a “good girl” 6. Gabby’s story: A ballerina’s sacrifice 7. Diane’s story: Sisters and solitude 8. Bianca’s story: Shrinking for love 9. Erica’s story: Mother knows best 10. Sally’s story: Serious journos talk about lip filler 11. Fiona’s Story: The weight of expectations 12. Courtney’s story: Out of the frying pan into the fire 13. Katrina’s story: What goes on behind closed doors Part 3. What was learned about unusual eating behaviours put in context? 14. Summary 1: The diversity of life pathways 15. Summary 2: What shapes the ‘eating disorder’ behaviours and what leads to recovery?

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Bernard Guerin is Professor of Psychology at the University of South Australia. His research and writing try to integrate what we know from the social sciences to provide a contextual view of all human behaviour, talking and thinking. Millie Tait is a Psychology Honours Graduate from the University of South Australia working in community services. She is interested in supporting people through their life situations labelled as ‘mental health problems’ without pathologising. Scarlett Kraehe is a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) Graduate from the University of South Australia with an interest in gender and race theory. Nikia Bailey is a Psychologist holding a Master of Psychology (Clinical) from the University of South Australia.

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